2 Chronicles 13:13 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come around them from behind, so his troops were before Judah and the ambush behind.

American Standard Version (1901)

But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them.

Common English Bible

Meanwhile, Jeroboam had sent troops around behind them for an ambush so that the main force was in front of Judah while the ambush was behind.

Catholic Public Domain Version

While he was speaking these things, Jeroboam set in motion an ambush behind them. And while they stood facing the enemy, without Judah realizing it, his army circled around.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

While he spoke these things, Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind him. And while he stood facing the enemies, he encompassed Juda, who perceived it not, with his army.

2 Chronicles 13:13 Cross References

1 Kings 15:1

Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah.

2 Chronicles 20:22

And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set liers in wait against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against the LORD.

Jeremiah 4:22

For my people is foolish, they know me not; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

Joshua 8:4

And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in ambush against the city, behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:

Joshua 8:9

And Joshua sent them forth: and they went to the ambushment, and abode between Beth-el and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.